Four local government bodies are scheduled to meet Tuesday in the first government meetings since the Memorial Day holiday, with both the Covington and Munford boards of mayor and aldermen convening at 5:30 p.m. Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen 5:30 p.m. — Second Floor Board Room, 200 W. Washington Ave., Covington The Covington Board […]
Read MoreLocal Government This Week: May 18-22, 2026
What’s your local government up to this week? Following is a list of the public meetings that are being held. Monday, May 18 The Tipton County Regional Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for the Turnage Store property Monday night, the most consequential item on a relatively quiet week of local government meetings. The […]
Read MoreHarber announces bid for Atoka mayor
John Harber announced his candidacy for mayor of Atoka on Friday, seeking the seat currently held by Mayor Barry Akin. Harber, who has served two terms as an Atoka alderman and owns a local construction company, said his campaign will focus on board unity and resident-centered governance. “My priority will be bringing the board together […]
Read MoreGeneral Assembly passes redrawn congressional map — what’s next for Tipton County?
The Tennessee General Assembly passed a new congressional map Thursday. Here’s what it means for Tipton County. The approval process The map passed both chambers and now goes to Gov. Lee’s desk. He is expected to sign it, at which point it takes effect immediately. How our representatives voted State Rep. Debra Moody and State […]
Read MoreGood News in Tipton County: Covington FFA is the best in the west
I’ve spent decades reporting the news and one of the chief complaints is that news organizations spend a lot of time talking about the bad news. We’re here to change that. Something I’ve heard a lot over the years is that you miss the other paper’s old Family Living section. You loved to see what […]
Read MoreThis Week in Local Government: May 4-8, 2026
The biggest decision facing Tipton County residents this week comes Wednesday night, when Mason’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a public hearing and a final vote on an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates. The board is also expected to discuss increases to sanitation rates at the same meeting. The special called meeting […]
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